ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - With each passing day and no major roster move or shakeup to show for it, the more Diamondbacks players seem to be getting itchy about their fates.

"I think we're all super surprised there hasn't been something really big by now," one player said privately.

"If it doesn't happen soon, when will it?" asked another.

The players have been expecting trades for several weeks, but so far, only one significant deal has been made - sending Conor Jackson to Oakland for relief pitcher Sam Demel.

Before the trading deadline arrives, however, it seems a strong possibility that Arizona will trade at least first baseman Adam LaRoche, perhaps second baseman Kelly Johnson, catcher Chris Snyder and maybe even staff ace Dan Haren.

"All I know is what I read, but I know there's a lot of rumors out there," Haren said.

So does manager A.J. Hinch, who has read of his job insecurity as well as that of his boss, General Manager Josh Byrnes.

As for the players and any worries they may take to the ballpark each day, "They're dealing with it each individually on their own," Hinch said. "But it's important that for all of us to do our jobs . . . and try to win games."

In order to help make that happen, Hinch said he's actually monitoring the rumor mill and when certain trade scenarios pop up involving his players that are way off base, he makes sure he tells them so.

"I probably spend just as much time downplaying rumors as I do anything," he said.

"I've encouraged everybody just to do their job. I don't know what's going to happen. Is there going to be another trade or are there going to be 10 more trades? That's for the people that are above us to decide."

The fact is further trades appear imminent.

"But I don't want these guys to feel like they're all auditioning for other teams," Hinch said. "I want them all to be Diamondbacks, to be proud to be Diamondbacks.

"I want them to be around to fix it and be part of the solution. If there attention is distracted at a rumor or a trade possibility, then that's not helping us get better."